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snatched

|snatched|

/snætʃt/

(snatch)

quickly seize

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun
snatch	snatchers	snatches	snatched	snatched	snatching	snatches

Etymology

Etymology Information

'snatch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'snacchen,' where 'snacchen' meant 'to seize or grasp.'

Historical Evolution

'snacchen' transformed into the modern English word 'snatch' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to seize or grasp,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to quickly seize something in a rude or eager way.

She snatched the book from his hands.

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Adjective 1

(Slang) Looking good or fashionable.

Her outfit is totally snatched.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42